SFS Stories
Alumni
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Jeff Krilla (SFS’91) receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism
SFS instills a lasting commitment to service—exemplified by Jeffrey Krilla (SFS’91), honored for heroism with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
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SFS alumni celebrate Reunion Weekend 2025
SFS welcomed alumni, families and friends to a lively reception during Reunion Weekend 2025.
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SFS journalist alumni tell the world’s stories
Many SFS alumni become journalists, driven by a shared call to inform. We spoke with several about their paths, lessons and lasting SFS impact.
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SFS navigates the career disruptions amid 2025 federal government changes
Executive actions concerning the federal workforce and funding had a substantial impact on the SFS community. SFS responded quickly to bring together the SFS community in support for the affected individuals.
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Alumna Kavya Shah on Publishing with a Professor
For Kavya Shah (SFS’24), publishing alongside a faculty mentor became a reality when a piece authored by her and SFS Professor Rebecca Katz was published last fall.
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Alumni Spotlight: Soham Banerji (GHD’17)
Soham Banerji (GHD’17), a seasoned professional in the international development sector and currently working with Ernst & Young (EY) in Boston, shares his journey and insights for current and prospective students. With a rich background in international development, including work with USAID, the World Bank and Land O’Lakes Venture37, Banerji brings a wealth of experience…
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Georgetown ranks #1 in Foreign Policy 2024 rankings
Georgetown University ranked first in the world for its international relations master’s and undergraduate programs, according to 2024 rankings released by Foreign Policy magazine. The university also scored highly for Ph.D. programs focused on a policy career, coming in second. The rankings are based on a broad survey of 1,500 foreign policy professionals administered by William…
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Kara Swisher (SFS’84) returns to the Hilltop with a “Tech Love Story”
On March 14, longtime tech journalist and alumna Kara Swisher (SFS’84) returned to Georgetown for a conversation with AOL co-founder Steve Case about her new memoir, “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.” The book traces the three decades she spent covering technology for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York magazine and the tech…
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Georgetown alumnus and early childhood advocate wins 2024 Marshall scholarship
Michael Lundgren (SFS’22), a Georgetown alumnus dedicated to advancing early childhood care and education, has won the 2024 Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious fellowship program for scholars who demonstrate academic excellence. Lundgren joins four other Hoyas who have also been named 2024 Marshall Scholars – marking the first time Georgetown has ever produced five or more…
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SFS alumna advocating for water justice wins Marshall Scholarship
Anya Wahal (SFS‘23), a dedicated advocate for water justice, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship. Wahal joins a cohort of 51 scholars nationwide who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, including the four other Georgetown students and alumni who have received the scholarship this year. The Georgetown Center for Research and Fellowships oversees the Marshall Scholarship…